Stroke Recovery Care in Snyder, TX: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Snyder, TX: the local picture

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Snyder)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Scurry County)

17%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (13% in Scurry County)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Snyder ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Snyder: Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder (2.2 mi); Mitchell County Hospital District in Colorado City (22 mi); Fisher County Hospital District in Rotan (28 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

287 Snyder residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (17%; 13% in Scurry County), and 455 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Snyder compared with Scurry County and Texas

Census figure	Snyder	Scurry County	Texas
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	13%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,199	$46,105	—

Older residents in towns around Snyder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Colorado City, TX	22 mi	708	10%
Sweetwater, TX	34 mi	1,817	12%
Post, TX	43 mi	653	7.0%
Big Spring, TX	47 mi	2,905	9.7%
Merkel, TX	55 mi	463	1.2%
Anson, TX	59 mi	594	13%

Hospitals near Snyder

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cogdell Memorial Hospital	Snyder, TX	2.2 mi	not rated	(325) 574-7437
Mitchell County Hospital District	Colorado City, TX	22 mi	not rated	(325) 728-3431
Fisher County Hospital District	Rotan, TX	28 mi	not rated	(325) 735-2256
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital	Sweetwater, TX	34 mi	not rated	(325) 235-1701

Home health agencies serving Snyder

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado City, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 728-2657
Calvert Home Health Care Ltd	Crosbyton, TX	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 675-7321
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Excelacare Home Health	Big Spring, TX	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 235-1164

Straight-line miles from the center of Snyder. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Snyder

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Snyder households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Snyder: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Snyder?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Snyder households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Snyder, TX